A decade of photography.
A Decade of Photography
Author: Nila Sivatheesan
Photographer | Environmentalist | Story Teller
Best Moment of 2019
My favourite moment of 2019: Our Easter long-weekend trip to Miami Beach. More specifically, it would be our mornings watching the sunrise. Sunrise at South Beach We were lucky to find an affordable Airbnb so close to the beach. Our apartment's back door literally opened up to South Beach. My husband and I were only…
Centennial Ridges Trail
We completed the longest and most challenging hike I’ve ever done on Saturday - the 10.4 km Centennial Ridges Trail in Algonquin Park! It took us 5 and a half hours to complete the trail. This included multiple stops along the way for snacks, lunch and photography. Our legs were so sore by the end,…
Top 7 Locations In and Around Toronto for Nature and Wildlife Photography
We're fortunate to live in an area surrounded by so much natural beauty! Even in the heart of the city, you can find hot spots for birds and other wildlife. As an avid nature enthusiast and wildlife photographer, I decided to put together a list of my favourite spots in and around Toronto for nature…
Brick Works Quarry to Nature in the City
The Don Valley Brick Works Park was once an old Brick Works quarry, but has now been restored into a thriving eco-friendly site. We've been to Evergreen Brickworks a few times, but never had a chance to explore the park behind it. This park is a result of restoration that began in 1995, with the…
Here Comes The Sun
What better way to start off the summer than spending a sunny Saturday out in nature? We visited Edwards Gardens today in Toronto to do some photography. Highlight of the day: Two mallard duck families with the most adorable little ducklings! How did you spend the first Saturday of the summer?
Sakura at High Park
Every year, for about a week and a half in either April or May, large crowds of people head to High Park in Toronto to see the cherry blossom trees in peak bloom. It's a beautiful sight to see. This year was no exception. With only a day or two left before the petals fall…
Hazel Bird Day
Yesterday (May 11th) was World Migratory Bird Day, a day highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. In honour of World Migratory Bird Day, the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC) Ontario region held the second annual Hazel Bird Day at the Hazel Bird Nature Reserve. Hazel Bird Nature Reserve The…
Hope
The UN Report was shocking and concerning. But I have hope.
Serendipity
Serendipity: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Oxford Dictionary In other words, a happy accident. That is how I would describe our Sunday morning walk through High Park. We visited High Park this morning hoping to see at least a couple cherry blossoms in bloom. As of…